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LG08 RTO

2008 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,776 mi
Last recorded24,776 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 RTO
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 24,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 24,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 26,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 19,539 miles

Front tyre valve worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 19,042 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 19,042 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front front pads corrded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,265 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 14,545 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 11,944 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,162 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XP500?

Based on 14,392 MOT tests across 1,633 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,235
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 255
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 208
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 134
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 40
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LG08 RTO is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XP500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 RTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XP500 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG08 RTO registered?

LG08 RTO is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LG08 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 RTO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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